Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's degree · Grand View University · Des Moines, IA

CIP 50.04

$26,996Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,944Median earnings 4 years after
$53,635Median earnings 5 years after
$21,502Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Design and Applied Arts at Grand View University earn a median of $26,996 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,490 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,006–$70,612). Median debt is $21,502, about 80% of first-year earnings.

Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Iowa schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$38,637$21,965
Iowa State University
Ames
$37,565$26,581
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
$31,122$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Grand View University make?

The median salary is $26,996 one year after graduation and $53,635 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,502.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.